Bootjack



No. 6|2,764. Patented oct. I8, |898` .1. ANDERsuN.

BOUTJACK.

(Application filed Sept. 2 0, 1897.)

(No Model.)

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JOHN ANDERSON, OF OPEOI'IEE, MICHIGAN.

BOOTJACK.

SPECIFICATION forming part of Letterslatent No. 612,764, dated October18, 1898.`

n Application filed September 20, 1897. Serial N0. 652,350. (No model.)

T0 all whom it may concern.'

Be it known that I, JoHN ANDERSON, a citi# zen of the United States,residingat Opechee, in the county of Houghton and State of Michi? gan,have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Bootjacks; and I dohereby declare the following to be a full, clear, and exact descriptionof the invention, such as will enable others skilled in the art to whichit appertains to make and use the same.

This invention relates to improvements in bootjacks; and it consists ofcertain novel constructions which will be hereinafter more particularlyset forth and claimed.

In the accompanying drawings, forming part of this specification, Figure1 represents a perspective view of the jack embodying my invention.tical longitudinal section through the same. Fig. 3 represents a centralvertical transverse section, and Fig. 4. represents an enlarged detailperspective view of the adjustable heelbits.

1 in the drawings represents the base portion, 2 the toe portion, and 3the adjustable heel portion. Said base portion 1 may be constructed ofany desired material and shape, but is preferably made, as shown in thedrawings, out of cast metal with a plurality of fancy openings, as isusual in metallic footrests. The forward portion of said base isprovided with a spring-tonguetover which the toe-piece 2 projects. Y Bythis means the foot may be forced into or under said toe-piece and heldfirmly in position by said spring 4.,

which yields downward to permit such entrance of the toe. Said baseportion 1 is further provided with an elongated slot 5, the side wallsof which are beveled upon the top to form guide-flanges 6 G. Saidheel-piece 3 comprises a yoke 7, a vertical standard 8, supportin gthesame, and a slide-block 9, connected to the lower end of said standardand having beveled side walls 10,adapted to rest upon the inclinedguides 6 6. Said heel portion 3 is further provided with adownwardly-projecting pivotedpawl 1l, adapted to engage rack-teeth 1212, formed upon the respective opposite sides of the slot 5. A flatplate 13 is adapted to slide upon the under side of the Fig. 2represents a central ver guide G and is connected by a stud 14 to theunderside of the slide 9.- rlhe forward por- -tion of the platel isconnectedto a cord or chain 15, which passes forward through suitableapertures formed in the frame and apertures 1G, formed insupporting-legsv 17, which are secured to the forward portion of saidbase. The opposite ends of saidcord 15 pass up upon the opposite sidesof the base 1 and are connected together above the same, whereby theymay be readily grasped and pulled to draw the heel-piece forward againstthe heel. In order to disengage the pawl 11 from the rack 12 12 andpermit the heel-piece 3 to slide backward when it is desired todisengage the foot from the jack, I secure a cord or chain 18 to saidpawl, which may be graspedl and operated by the hand.

It will'be observed from the foregoing description that after the footis Vforced under the toe-piece and the heel-clamp drawn forward the bootis secured both at the toe and heel and may readily be removed withoutany liability of the same slipping from the grip. Said boot may beVinstantly disengaged from the jack after being removed from the foot byraising the pawl 11 by means of its cord or chain.

The construction and operation of this device are very simple, but thelocking action very positive, as the boot is held in position after theheelclamp has been advanced against any possible displacement until saidheel portion is again released.

Having thus described my invention, what I claim as new, and desire tosecure by Letters Patent, is-

l. In a bootjack, the combination with a suitable base, of a yieldingtoe-piece eXtension of said base, and a movable heel-clamp also mountedon said base, substantially as described.

2. In a bootjack. the combination with a suitable base having atoe-clamp, of a mov able heel-clamp mounted on saidbase, and apawlpivotally mounted on said heel-clamp and adapted to engage suitableprojections mounted on the base, substantiallyas de scribed.

3. In a bootjack, the combination with a suitable base, of a springtoe-clamp mounted thereon, and a heel-Clamp also mounted on said base,substantially as described.

4E. In a bootjack, the combination with a suitable base, of aspring-tongue mounted on the forward end of the same, a toe vportionmounted over said tongue, and a heel-clamp also mounted on said base,substantially as described.

5. In a bootjack, the combination with a suitable base, a toe-clampmounted thereon, a slide mounted on said base, a heel-clamp mounted onsaid slide, and a lookin g-pawl for securing said slide in its adjustedpositions, Substantially as described.

6. In a bootjack, the combination with a suitable base, a toe-clampmounted thereon, a slide mounted on said base, a heel-clamp ingwitnesses.

JOHN ANDERSON.

Witnesses:

THOMAS CRAGO, Jr., HENRY ADAMsoN.

